Ukraine seeks to obtain combat aircraft and air defense / missile defense equipment – Minister of Defense
Alexey Reznikov ,
KYIV. UkraineGate , 9 , June , 2022 | Political News.
Despite the fact that much has already been received from partners, Ukraine still desperately needs heavy weapons, and very quickly. This applies to both MLRS and heavy bornetting equipment, without which an effective counterattack is impossible. The goal is also to obtain combat aircraft and air defense / anti-missile defense systems, said the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov .
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“We have already received a significant amount of weapons from our partners, bought them on the market, manufactured them and handed them over to the Armed Forces. It would be enough for a victorious defense against any army in Europe. But not from Russia. lives to satisfy his imperial ego. That is why we emphasize that Ukraine desperately needs heavy weapons, and very quickly, “Reznikov said on Facebook.
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In view of this, according to the Minister of Defense, the following goals of Ukraine:
- obtain a significant amount of NATO-style MLRS and ammunition;
- to ensure the complete replacement of some existing Soviet-style calibers (guns worn out, shells not produced or very few) on platforms that are common in NATO countries and equipped with ammunition;
- agree with partners on the transition to supply not in the form of separate platforms, but in the form of integrated units that are immediately ready to perform combat missions (organic unit). This will significantly increase efficiency on the battlefield;
- to attract hundreds of units of heavy armored vehicles, without which an effective counterattack is impossible. It should be borne in mind that Soviet equipment is mostly obsolete and needs to be brought into combat. And from our partners we still get fairly light armor, not always with weapons.
- get fighter jets and air defense / anti-missile weapons to protect our skies.
“I cannot say that I am satisfied with the pace and quantity of arms supplies. Absolutely not. But at the same time I am infinitely grateful to the countries that support us. In particular, the United States, Great Britain, Poland, our Baltic friends. All other countries “, – the head of the Ministry of Defense added.
Addition
For the front, in addition to the weapons already used, the Polish Krab anti-aircraft guns are ready .
Source: Ukrgate
